Ingredients:
Tofu & Broccoli Salad:
1 lbs of trimmed broccoli
2 tsp of salt
1/2 block of firm or medium firm tofu, water fully drained by squeezing with both hands
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, chopped
2 tbsp of sesame oil
2 tsp of roasted sesame seeds
Braised Tofu:
2 blocks of tofu
4 tbsp of soy sauce
1 tbsp of minced garlic
2 tbsp of finely chopped onions (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
4 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp sesame seeds
Directions:
Tofu & Broccoli Salad:
1. Bring a medium pot to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water and add the broccoli to the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes until bright green and rinse in ice cold water to avoid the broccoli from becoming too soft. Drain all water completely.
2. Place the broccoli in a large bowl and add the drained tofu.
3. Add the seasoning and gently mix everything together by hand.
4. Add more salt if needed – plate and enjoy!
Braised Tofu:
1. Cut the tofu into ~1/2 inch thickness pieces.
2. Prepare the sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients.
3. Heat a medium pan over medium heat and add 2 tbsp of oil. Fry on each side until the tofu turns firm and golden brown.
4. You can either spoon 1 tbsp of sauce over each tofu pieces after removing the pieces from the pan OR keep the tofu pieces on the pan and spooning the sauce over the tofu pieces and simmering for 3-4 minutes over medium low heat. Keep spooning the sauce over the tofu pieces until the sauce is mostly simmered.
